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Determine the headache type by the symptom: nonpulsating

James Smith presents with the following symptoms that leads you to diagnose a grade III ankle sprain.

A  54 year old postmenopausal female who has not had a menstrual period in over 2 years presents with a small to moderate amount of vaginal bleeding of recent onset.  What diagnosis is least likely?

A 25-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of amenorrhea. Her pregnancy test is negative. She is evaluated for other causes of secondary amenorrhea, and is given a diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Which of the following is consistent with this disorder?

The definitive test of choice for Mr. O’Malley (with scalp pain over right eye, malaise, fever & vision changes) would be

Mr. Riley presents with joint pain. As you do a HPI which complaint would help you differentiate towards RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and away from OA (osteoarthritis)?

Which of the following criteria are attributable to migraine headaches without aura?

An x-ray report of a patient’s  painful right knee indicates “joint space narrowing” what does it mean?

A 55yo male patient describes severe pain at the base of his left great toe. He is limping and says he can’t remember hurting his toe. Which symptom would suggest something other than gout?  

A male client is diagnosed with balanitis; the most likely cause is: